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Motus Top 5: Long wheel-base vans

Sometimes, size really does matter – and that’s where the long wheel-base (LWB) vans come in to save the day. The newest models are more manoeuvrable, fuel-efficient and better value than ever, making them a popular standard investment for fleets and sole traders unwilling to compromise with smaller models, so they’ll never be caught short on the odd mammoth job.

We’ve selected our favourite five LWB vehicles for you to compare. Each one comes with different positives – and whatever your circumstances, choosing the best van in this list is far from easy!

Ford Transit

As predictable as it is worthy of featuring in any top-five van list, the Ford Transit’s LWB model is a highly customisable, dependable workhorse that can take on any task. Its Jumbo Long Extended wheelbase is one of the biggest on the market, so size isn’t an issue – and its double chassis cab means you can bring up to seven people along on a job.

Boasting a great price tag, and being famous among drivers and managers alike for its reliability, you simply can’t rule a Transit out.

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Volkswagen Crafter

If money is no object, then the VW Crafter should be at the top of anyone’s list for their next LWB van. That’s not to say it’s overpriced, though – you get much more than what you pay for, even if it’s at the high end of this list. The multi-award-winning Crafter – which most recently scooped International Van of the Year 2017 – prides itself on low fuel consumption, clever storage, massive customisability and a raft of bells and whistles as standard.

It’s also by far the most stylish model on this list – and if you’re looking to trade up once you want to refresh your fleet, you’ll guarantee much better returns on this, owing to the high resale value of the VW marque.

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